An empanada is a stuffed pastry turnover of Spanish origin, which takes on many different forms in bake shops around the world, from Portugal to the Philippines. Taiwanese bakeries such as Yi Mei sell both …
Stir-Fried Treasures
This dish is a study in contrasts as well as an example of Taiwanese stir fry: soft marinated meats paired with crisp, fresh vegetables. Ingredients: Seasonings: Instructions: What is dried radish? Many Taiwanese recipes use …
Pan Fried Oyster Omelette
Oyster may seem like an unusual ingredient for an omelette, but the addition of seafood and Asian starches transforms this classic brunch staple into a distinctly Taiwanese dish. Ingredients: Instructions: Do I have the right …
Taro Rice Noodle Soup
Taro is a light purple root vegetable is grown in at least 65 countries around the world, but flourishes in Taiwan because of its warm, humid climate. The starchy root of the taro plant is …
Microwave Roasted Peanuts
This oven-free recipe relies on a balance of moisture content and roasting time to produce the slightly crispy, slight salty peanuts served as an appetizer at most Taiwanese restaurants. Bonus: this recipe calls for no …
Stewed Eggs
Stewed eggs are hardboiled eggs with a salty-sweet, complex taste that comes from being repeatedly stewed in a mixture of spices. Ingredients Instructions Preparation Tip To give the eggs a more complex flavor, you can …
Creamed Corn Casserole
This is a quick twist on the classic American creamed corn recipe. It makes a great side dish for the Thanksgiving table. Ingredients: Instructions: Photo by Darwin Bell